Shirley and Matt
Before Matt and Shirley met, their stories were pretty much them same. Both diagnosed with HIV, both struggling to make sense of this terrible disease and both trying to find their places in society...
View ArticleDay 1 - San Francisco to Santa Cruz
Day 1 started at 4:00am for Matt and I. We headed over to Cow Palace for Opening Ceremonies. The convention center was filled with energy, and everyone seemed so happy and ready to ride and roadie....
View ArticleDay 2 - Santa Cruz to King City
My day started at 4:40am. After a very quick breakfast for oatmeal and raisins, I rode out at 6:30 to begin my 105.4 mile ride. Nervous - just a bit. But after chatting with several folks who have...
View ArticleDay 3 -
Today was a different type of day. But lets begin with Matt's day. Matt is really enjoying himself, as a matter of fact he is having the time of his life. He has met some great people and has learned...
View ArticleDay 4 - King City to Santa Maria
It's windy today. Word on the road is the wind was so intense coming off the Evil Twins that even the most experienced riders were nervous and in fear of being blown over. But despite the winds,...
View ArticleHere is the text to the speech I read to all the participants Tuesday Night
Hello everyone –What an amazing experience this has been.I was diagnosed with HIV in 1998. I remember when the doctor told me I was positive, like it was yesterday. My entire being shut down. I...
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Red Dress Day - Day 5
I can hardly believe that we only have 2 more days. Yesterday I was so ready to go home, I was tired, sore, and mentally drained. After talking with several others, they were feeling the same way. The...
View ArticleDay 7 and Closing Ceremonies
Please forgive me for not posting Day 6. I was so exhausted I could not think. I literally wrote one paragraph. And as I sat at the keyboard I could not remember what I had done that day. I could...
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